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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.30, 35,412.96 and 16,234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.30, 35,412.96 and 16,234.75 is: 22,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.30 : 35,412.96 = 16,234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.30/35,412.96 = 16,234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.30x = 35,412.96 × 16,234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.30x = 574,920,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,920,552.36/25,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.97

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